Mr. Stephens reminded people to use, and recommend, local contractors for the tornado clean-up to avoid storm chasers. He said that it has been fabulous witnessing the number of people volunteering to help. He added that he is proud to be a citizen of the Miami Valley region. He urged citizens to continue volunteering to help our neighboring communities.
Vice Mayor Byington explained how important safety is when volunteering. He encouraged people to take the appropriate precautions by wearing eye protection, etc. to ensure safety. He shared that as an Oakwood Rotarian, he is thankful to the community for supporting the “That Day in May” event to help raise money for programs, charities and causes throughout the Miami Valley region.
Mayor Duncan shared that Thursday, June 6 is the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Normandy. He read General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s message that was delivered to U.S. soldiers.
The public meeting concluded at 8:27 p.m.
